Carilion Clinic Chair of Medicine Dr. Paul Skolnik sat down to answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. This guidance is constantly evolving. We will work to update it regularly, but be sure to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for timely and regularly updated information. This most recent video update is from Dec. 8, 2020.
COVID-19 vaccine Q&A video featuring Paul Skolnik, M.D., chair of Medicine for Carilion Clinic. Questions are as follows:
Based on what you know, why do you feel comfortable getting the vaccine?
When will Carilion receive the COVID-19 vaccine? When will it be available for the public? (1:13)
Can I stop wearing a mask and taking precautions after getting the vaccine? (2:52)
Which vaccine is Carilion receiving? (4:07)
How is Carilion working with VDH for distribution? (4:43)
Do you have the freezer space for the vaccine? (5:27)
Is it normal to store medicine in an ultra-cold freezer? (7:19)
How does the vaccine work? (8:04)
How long will immunity from the vaccine last? (9:16)
Will it make me sick? (9:52)
Should I report side effects? (11:43)
How many shots will I need for the vaccine to be effective? (12:35)
What’s the risk if I miss the second shot? (12:59)
Who will be eligible for the vaccine? (13:18)
Is it safe for the elderly and pregnant women? (14:15)
Can I still participate in the seroprevalence study if I take the vaccine? (15:28)
Key points (15:52)
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